Evening Bodice

c. 1937

Bessie Forman

Associated Names
Bessie Forman

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a dress design. The image depicts an off-the-shoulder bodice with short sleeves, showcasing an intricate floral pattern in black and red hues. The garment is highly detailed and colored, while the rest of the dress and figure are represented by simple pencil outlines. The lines sketch out the torso and skirt faintly, suggesting the form underneath the garment without drawing attention away from the elaborate bodice design. The artwork exemplifies classical fashion illustration, highlighting the garment's texture and style.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.7 x 22.8 cm (12 1/16 x 9 in.)
    Original IAD Object: bust: 38 1/2"; sleeves: 4" long; 15" long overall

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.1291

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Bessie Forman

Wikidata ID

Q64537445

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